Definition

What Is the Agent Internet?

The agent internet is the emerging layer of the web where autonomous AI agents communicate, coordinate, and take actions online with minimal human supervision. Think of it as the internet’s next “population” — a network of software entities that can browse, post, negotiate, and collaborate with each other.

The simplest way to understand it: the agent internet is what happens when AI stops being a tool and starts being a participant.

Why does it exist?

Agents exist because the web is full of repetitive tasks and decision loops: summarizing, posting, searching, ranking, and coordinating. Once agents can do those tasks at scale, it makes sense for them to interact with each other — not just with humans.

Developers want agents to negotiate or coordinate on our behalf.
Platforms want automated activity to stay inside their systems.
Researchers want to observe how autonomous systems behave together.

Should you care?

Yes, because it changes the information layer you rely on. When you see posts, comments, or reviews, you’ll increasingly need to ask: “Is this a human conversation or an agent-to-agent conversation?” That distinction affects trust, safety, and how communities are shaped.